Abstract:
The pronunciation is playing a vital role in the field of spoken
language. Everybody wants to speak English like a native speaker. But,
English pronunciation is always a big problem for them. People can use
simple words and grammar structures that make people to understand
Language communication. People cannot use "simple pronunciation" when
people speak English. The good English pronunciation will make people to
understand others’ speech easily. Then, People will be willing to listen to
those who communicate. This research paper aims at exploring reasons for
pronunciation difficulties confronted by selected school’s students and to
solve student’s pronunciation difficulties. Understanding this issue leads to a
greater solutions to solve difficulties confronted by the students. Primary
Sampling Units (PSU) are Schools that are from two schools such as
National School of Addalaichenai and National School of Akkaraipattu in
Akkaraipattu Zonal Educational Division. Secondary Sampling Units (SSU)
are grade 10 and 11 school students. Researchers have prepared the
questionnaire to evaluate students’ pronunciation abilities. Incorrect
pronunciation, louder pronunciation than silent pronunciation and quick
pronunciation without a stoppage were the pronunciation difficulties faced
by students in schools. Fluency in English pronunciation cannot be expected
from school children due to several reasons. Mother tongue interference,
Inexperience of phonology, Lack of knowledge in English phonetic script,
inappropriate teacher’s guidance, lack of practice were identified as reasons
for pronunciation difficulties. Since pronunciation played a pivotal
contribution in communication students’ skills, careful preparation of
students, support from parents and teachers from students’ early stage
should be developed among students.
